Relating to interlocutory appeal from certain orders by a political subdivision or an officer or employee of a political subdivision.
SB 1794 amends Texas law to allow certain interlocutory appeals (appeals before final judgment) when political subdivisions (like cities, counties, or their officers) are involved in civil cases. It specifically permits appeals from 17 types of court orders, including denials of immunity motions, denials of class certification, temporary injunction rulings, and decisions on governmental immunity. This change directly affects political subdivisions and their legal representatives by giving them earlier opportunities to challenge certain rulings without waiting for trial completion. The bill does not change substantive law but alters procedural access to appellate review for these specific scenarios.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025
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Mayes Middleton
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